485745 – Outlook: Read-only access to calendars within a PST file in new Outlook for Windows

Product:

Outlook, Windows

Platform:

Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

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Details:

With this update of support for .pst files (a.k.a. Outlook Data File) in the new Outlook for Windows, users will be able to browse and read calendars and events within a .pst file. Future releases of new Outlook will expand the support for .pst file capabilities. #newoutlookforwindows #pstfilesupport.

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-03-19

updated:
2025-10-22

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

Limited Calendar Functionality
Users will only have read-only access to calendars within PST files, preventing them from making any changes or updates to events, which can lead to scheduling conflicts and miscommunication.
   - roles: End Users, Administrative Staff
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/read-only-access-to-calendars-in-pst-files-in-new-outlook-for-windows-12345678

User Experience Degradation
The inability to edit calendar events may frustrate users who rely on PST files for managing their schedules, leading to decreased productivity and potential dissatisfaction with the new Outlook interface.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
   - references: https://www.techradar.com/news/new-outlook-for-windows-pst-file-support

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explanation for non-techies**

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